{"product_id":"la-gitana-manzanilla","title":"La Gitana Manzanilla","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage - NV\u003cbr\u003estyle - Jerez wine\u003cbr\u003eBlend of grapes - 100% Palomino Fino\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker - Antonio Sanchez\u003cbr\u003ealcohol - 15%\u003cbr\u003eresidual sugar - 0.030g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails of production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManzanilla La Gitana is produced according to the traditional methods as stipulated \u003cbr\u003eby the controlling body of the Denomination of Origin ‘Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de \u003cbr\u003eBarrameda’. Vines are planted in Albariza soil in ‘Balbaina’ and ‘Miraflores’ in the \u003cbr\u003eJerez Superior District (200 Ha approx). Produced from only free run juice and \u003cbr\u003eusing only the natural yeast found on the grapes, controlled fermentation takes place \u003cbr\u003ein water-cooled stainless steel tanks. The Wine is then fortified to 15% ABV using \u003cbr\u003egrape alcohol. It is then matured in ‘solera’ or ‘fractional blending’ systems using \u003cbr\u003eAmerican oak casks, in the coastal town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Maturation \u003cbr\u003eoccurs under a veil of yeast or ‘flor’, ensuring a light dry taste. It is only in Sanlúcar \u003cbr\u003ede Barrameda that flor can grow 12 months of the year, giving Manzanilla its unique \u003cbr\u003estyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Gitana is bottled exclusively by Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana S.A. Under \u003cbr\u003ethe original brand label ‘La Gitana’, one of Spain’s oldest wine brands and today, \u003cbr\u003eone of the country’s most popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry and refreshing, with apple, straw and nutty flavours all underscored by a salty \u003cbr\u003etanginess. Lightweight, subtle and balanced. A perfect introduction to sherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to serve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the best aperitifs served chilled in a wine glass. Ideal as an accompaniment \u003cbr\u003eto tapas, sea food, white meats, mild cheeses and nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fresh, linear and savoury with a salty edge to the tangy apple and \u003cbr\u003ecitrus Fruit. this has brightness and Focus with subtle nutty hints and \u003cbr\u003egood acidity. very stylish, Finishing tangy and inviting a second sip.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 points\u003cbr\u003eJamie Goode, wineanorak.com\u003cbr\u003eNovember 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wenlock Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56366374879576,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/2243\/6184\/files\/BODEGASHIDALGO-LAGITANAbottleshotLaGitanaManzanilla75cl.jpg?v=1765373868","url":"https:\/\/wenlockcellars.co.uk\/products\/la-gitana-manzanilla","provider":"Wenlock Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}